Hunter Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationHUN-ter / /ˈhʌntər/English; Old French
Meaning
English: one who hunts; Old French: hunter
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Hunter has its roots in the Old French word 'hunters', which means 'to hunt'. It became popular as a surname before transitioning into a given name. The name is often associated with outdoor activities and a connection to nature. In modern times, it has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Hunter has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hunt
- Huntington
International Variants
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Famous people named Hunter
Hunter S. Thompson was an American journalist and author known for founding the gonzo journalism movement.
Hunter Hayes is an American country music singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Hunter Biden is an American lawyer and businessman, known for being the son of President Joe Biden.
Hunter Parrish is an American actor and musician, recognized for his role in the television series 'Weeds'.
Fictional characters named Hunter
Hunter is a character in the video game series 'Monster Hunter', known for his role as a skilled monster tracker.
Hunter is a character in the animated series 'The Owl House', serving as a member of the main cast.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hunter was first seen in the United States in 1880. Hunter has ranked as high as #52 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Hunter has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hunter (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 221 | |
TX | 203 | |
NY | 172 | |
FL | 160 | |
OH | 123 | |
NC | 109 | |
PA | 107 | |
MI | 89 | |
TN | 87 | |
GA | 87 | |
IN | 86 | |
MO | 75 | |
IL | 65 | |
VA | 65 | |
AL | 63 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 12 |
1881 | 6 |
1882 | 10 |
1883 | 6 |
1884 | 6 |
1885 | 10 |
1886 | 7 |
1888 | 16 |
1889 | 11 |
1890 | 8 |
1891 | 11 |
1892 | 11 |
1893 | 12 |
1894 | 9 |
1895 | 7 |
1896 | 15 |
1897 | 8 |
1898 | 10 |
1899 | 10 |
1900 | 12 |
1901 | 8 |
1902 | 15 |
1903 | 5 |
1904 | 17 |
1905 | 14 |
1906 | 13 |
1907 | 13 |
1908 | 15 |
1909 | 13 |
1910 | 16 |
1911 | 17 |
1912 | 28 |
1913 | 36 |
1914 | 42 |
1915 | 50 |
1916 | 47 |
1917 | 60 |
1918 | 68 |
1919 | 55 |
1920 | 69 |
1921 | 48 |
1922 | 56 |
1923 | 69 |
1924 | 67 |
1925 | 35 |
1926 | 60 |
1927 | 56 |
1928 | 55 |
1929 | 61 |
1930 | 40 |
1931 | 50 |
1932 | 52 |
1933 | 34 |
1934 | 45 |
1935 | 44 |
1936 | 22 |
1937 | 35 |
1938 | 32 |
1939 | 39 |
1940 | 36 |
1941 | 33 |
1942 | 41 |
1943 | 42 |
1944 | 41 |
1945 | 49 |
1946 | 60 |
1947 | 68 |
1948 | 49 |
1949 | 51 |
1950 | 49 |
1951 | 49 |
1952 | 51 |
1953 | 41 |
1954 | 68 |
1955 | 55 |
1956 | 62 |
1957 | 72 |
1958 | 63 |
1959 | 66 |
1960 | 70 |
1961 | 70 |
1962 | 76 |
1963 | 68 |
1964 | 76 |
1965 | 67 |
1966 | 66 |
1967 | 80 |
1968 | 93 |
1969 | 98 |
1970 | 112 |
1971 | 100 |
1972 | 84 |
1973 | 87 |
1974 | 92 |
1975 | 109 |
1976 | 130 |
1977 | 159 |
1978 | 145 |
1979 | 196 |
1980 | 243 |
1981 | 266 |
1982 | 317 |
1983 | 357 |
1984 | 460 |
1985 | 567 |
1986 | 672 |
1987 | 808 |
1988 | 980 |
1989 | 1,206 |
1990 | 1,391 |
1991 | 1,929 |
1992 | 2,540 |
1993 | 3,792 |
1994 | 5,585 |
1995 | 6,715 |
1996 | 7,603 |
1997 | 8,405 |
1998 | 11,078 |
1999 | 11,485 |
2000 | 12,538 |
2001 | 11,336 |
2002 | 11,085 |
2003 | 9,900 |
2004 | 8,902 |
2005 | 8,512 |
2006 | 8,574 |
2007 | 8,218 |
2008 | 8,045 |
2009 | 7,748 |
2010 | 7,333 |
2011 | 7,379 |
2012 | 8,050 |
2013 | 8,985 |
2014 | 8,838 |
2015 | 8,361 |
2016 | 7,675 |
2017 | 6,754 |
2018 | 6,114 |
2019 | 5,396 |
2020 | 4,780 |
2021 | 4,201 |
2022 | 3,597 |
2023 | 3,122 |
2024 | 2,831 |